prosthetic restoration

prosthetic restoration
1. the replacement of a lost or absent body part with an artificial structure, such as the use of an inlay, crown, bridge, or partial or complete denture, or other appliance to replace lost tooth structure, teeth, or oral tissue or structure. 2. any appliance, such as an inlay, crown, bridge, or partial or complete denture, used to replace lost tooth structure, teeth, or oral tissue or structure.

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